In these uncertain times lets remember the Judo Moral Code - Courtesy, Courage, Friendship, Honesty, Modesty, Respect, Self-Control
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COVID-19 Update
Association Policy from 28 March 2020 and supersedes previous policies.
COVID-19 Pandemic - Coronavirus
Judo Queensland’s highest priority is the health, safety and wellbeing of members and our community. COVID-19 is impacting the globe, its economy and it may be a life-changing event for many of us. Already there have been unprecedented closures of borders, businesses, sports facilities and cancellation of all events including the Tokyo Olympics. The World Health Organisation and government health authorities are providing the best information which everyone should use to take responsible action to halt the spread of this exceptionally infectious virus.
Immediately, we encourage every judo player and their family and friends to follow and exceed the Federal and State Government requirements for ensuring physical distance between ourselves and others. Judo Queensland is participating in regular Queensland Government briefings and information exchanges, and discussions with Judo Australia. These will inform ours’ and the Queensland Government’s responses. We are encouraged by the Queensland Government’s assurances through sports Minister De Brenni and his head of division Andrew Sly that it will do all in its’ power to help the sports industry survive the financial and employment impacts, and then rebound when possible. To be healthy, Queenslanders should always be physically active but for now, it must be strictly in isolation.
Judo Queensland’s first actions to maintain and support our community’s cohesion are:
1. Maintain our dialogue with members.
2. We ask club members to stay in regular contact with club-mates as well as start reaching-out to those you don’t know well, and actively support each other’s wellbeing.
3. Extend all individual Judo Queensland memberships until after we start judo activities again.
- Judo Australia will support this membership extension, with details to be clarified as we go.
- State Government and Judo Queensland request: That all affiliated clubs either extend or waive club fees for at least the length of time that your members could not train.
- Our shared policy intent across national, state and club levels is: ‘financial or other hardship should not stop anyone playing judo.’ We must find a way to help anyone who wants to do judo to be able to participate. This is the judo ‘way’ and this reflects the community-building values of judo.
- The length of membership extension by Judo Queensland will be clarified when normal judo resumes.
- We will also provide an incentive for new memberships and announce this in time for clubs to start their local marketing campaigns for the rebound.
4. Strengthen communication, and communication-systems, within our network of committees and clubs.
5. Refocus the board’s work on building systems and procedures to improve the member’s and volunteer’s judo experiences.
6. Re-work our plans for the new situation. We will be ready to enliven our sport when we get the chance. This includes a new calendar of competitions ready to go, once we get the signal: ‘good to go’.
7. Ask every member to check our web site and social media channels for news, activities which can be done in isolation, and sources of important information.
Paul Nelson - Chairman / Sport Director
Mobile: 0403 042 380
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Our office remains open for remote business during the Covid-19 physical isolation period mandated by government.
Please contact staff or directors for any inquiries:
office@judoqueensland.org.au
clubs.support@judoqueensland.org.au -ANNA RASMUSSEN, MEMBER SUPPORT OFFICER
nelson_brisbane@bigpond.com.au - PAUL NELSON, CHAIRMAN
zel.goldman@gmail.com - ZEL GOLDMAN, SECRETARY AND DIRECTOR
carlconran@gmail.com - CARL CONRAN, DIRECTOR
Appointment of new coaching team
The Judo Queensland Teams Committee would like to announce the recent appointments to the new Southern Queensland Senior players coaching team:
Head Coach - Sebastian Murphy
Seb is a Sports Scientist and the current Head Coach at UQ Judo Club, with over 15 years of international, national and state Judo experience. Seb takes on this role stepping up from his previous position as Assistant Coach.
Assistant coaches - Ellen Wright and Ryuta Abe
Ellen joins our team as a decorated competitive judoka, previously ranked 1st in the IJF World Rankings for Cadets & Juniors. She is also a 3-time Oceania Champion.
Ryuta Abe brings a strength of knowledge and experience in competitive Judo, as a graduate from Tokyo University. He is a close friend to the entire Judo Australia community, and a highly sought after competitive judoka.
We would like to extend our gratitude to Scott Steer (Head) & Anna Rasmussen (Assistant) who originally commenced in these roles, laying a strong foundation for our 2020 campaign. Our new coaching team are accompanied by Srdjan Andjelkovic & Carl Conran who continue to lead the High Performance & Junior Development programs, respectively.
During these unprecedented times, we encourage all of our members to stay engaged in the Judo community and to continue training and exercise programs, where possible. Stay in touch through our newsletter and social media platforms for links to free content and information.
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State Championship Nominations 2020
Although the National Championships and State Championships have been cancelled for now, please keep your expressions of interest coming in.
What to do whilst in isolation
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Keep training everyone, NO Judo.
As the situation is changing day-by-day, it is important to follow the advice of the government and World Health Organisation whilst maintaining your own health and wellbeing.
JUDO IN THE TIME OF COVID-19
An interview with Katharina Haecker
An insight into the life of Australia's Katharina Haecker, talking of her recent win at the Tel Aviv Grand Prix, her Olympic plans, her training style & a typical training day, as well as how she is adapting during this time training over in Luxembourg...
"I don’t know how long this will last but I know one thing about the judo community, and that is we will stick together and we will get through this, together."
Read the full article by clicking on the link below:
Here's what you can do at home!
We've put together a few links below to keep up our Judo fix whilst we are all home practicing our social distancing:
1. Judo techniques and exercises to do at home from Olympian Travis Stevens
2. Our favorite Hachi Dan Neil Adams, komi bands self training video:
3. Interactive Tachiwaza Quiz for kids and teens!
4. Seb Murphy - videos and content
I will be sharing videos and content on my business page (@ichibansports) for people to access, and am happy to share videos for free (by dropbox/google drive) that I have created for martial arts-specific stretching and mobility.
There are other ways for our members to keep active during this time, with free instructional videos available from credible sources online at Judo Fanatics- available for download here at judofanatics.com:
Promo Code: FARIAFREE
Regards, Seb Murphy MHPS, BExSc. Head Coach - SE Queensland
5. Judo Puzzles
Keep your eyes out on the Judo Queensland Facebook Page soon as well as the website for some Judo Puzzles - crosswords and word searches... coming soon!
International Women's Day 2020
Celebrating Women in Judo #IWD2020
March 8th 2020 - Judo Australia celebrated women in Judo around our Australian Clubs, and continues to support opportunity to excel and benefit from all pathways of Judo- from player, to coaches, to referees, to administrators.
To all who support in Judo, we appreciate you. Congratulations to our Qld Women mentioned - and all women who love and support our sport. #IWD2020 #beourbest
- Cathy Brain - Ohori Judo club
- Meladee Stackpoole - KRJJ Judo Club
- Sandra Hall - Kyushin Judo Club
- Anna Rasmussen - Gold Coast Judo Academy
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Coaching Course Seminar
Southern Qld Judo Coaching Course
Congratulations to all Coaches that attended and completed the Judo Qld Coaching course in March.
The first Southern Qld CAF Coach Course was held at Les Hughes Sporting Complex the first weekend of March. Nine Coaches from various clubs throughout Brisbane, Gold Coast, and Lismore attended. Theory, and practical sessions were held from 8:30am-4:30pm. Judo Qld is proud of the quality Coaches we have and a huge thank you coaches for the time and effort your put in.
Judo Qld would also like to thank Sensei's Meladee Stackpoole, and Ross Kiepe, and also the attending Referee for the course Larivaldo P Landim. for their knowledge, support and time.
Club News
Isshindokan Judo Club
Thank you to Michael Hill, the Hill family, and Isshindokan Judo Club volunteers, for the tireless effort put into the Isshindokan Competition first weekend in March, over 180 entrants and many entering in double divisions, some amazing Judo on the day. This competition coincided with International Womens day, Meladee Stackpoole called for every woman on the mat, Judoka, Mum's Gradma's Coaches, and we took a photo. A huge thank you to all Referees, volunteers, and supporters for your support at this well run event on our Judo Calendar.
Innisfail Judo Club
On the weekend of 14th/15th March a training camp was held, with Coaches Sensie Yuki Uemera's guidance, Megumi Hamashima, and Sensei Handa. 2 x 3 hour Judo sessions were held, the focus on the Judo sessions were Kuzushi (breaking balance), and how to throw with heart and get the Ippon. Much knowledge was gained by all that attended. All food was provided at the camp for Coaches, and athletes.
Sunday the Innisfail Open began entry numbers were down due to COVID-19 however this did not dampen the ever present Innisfail Judo Spirit - 80 entries were received, and many entering in double divisions. Again without volunteers these amazing events do not happen. Congratulations and thank you to Innisfail Judo Club Referees, Bout Control all Volunteers and expert coaching team. Many Judo Clubs traveled for this event.
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Clubs – please send your news for the judo community to share to:
club.support@judoqueensland.org.au
...and keep up to date with us on Facebook!
Judo Queensland Online Shop
The Judo Queensland online shop is open! Please click on the link below to purchase Judo Queensland Sporting goods, Kukri brand.
Shop here:
Judo 4 Kids
Judo Australia initiative - (Parent/Teacher) Handbook
This handbook is for all Coaches, and club administration, to show or hand to potential new club members and parents of Junior Judoka. For any new Judoka and families.
Judo Australia - National News
Updates:
In the same company as the Tokyo Olympics, National Championships this year have been cancelled. Judo Queensland are waiting for further advice from the national body.
Judo Australia have released advice and support documents for COVID-19:
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Online shop
Judo Australia is excited to announce the launch of our official online shop with a range of national team apparel and accessories now available, head to www.ausjudo.com.au and click on the online shop link at the top of the home page.
Essence of Judo Medals
The Sue Williams "Essence of Judo Medals are awarded to the most outstanding male and female Senior national Team athletes of the past calendar year, recognising outstanding performance and the values of respect and commitment Congratulations Aoife Coughland, and Kaihan Takagi, our Senior medal winners for 2019, "Be your best" .
Judo Transformation Case Study 2020
Over the past five years, Judo has undergone one of the most significant transformations in Australian Sport which now sees the national body, Judo Australia, as a highly effective and capable nationals sporting organisation which is delivering outstanding outcomes.
Presented by Alex Vallentine CEO Judo Australia.